Hoop Scheffer Quotes (9 Quotes)

This tragedy was the direct result of terrorism hundreds of innocent people, mostly women and children, have died because of the fear and panic that terrorists are sowing in Iraq,

NATO is not a humanitarian organization. NATO is playing its role within the framework of what it is,

I know I speak on behalf of all NATO allies when I express our sympathy for and solidarity with the British people,

He did not mention it. It's more use for us to send engineers with road-clearing and snow-moving equipment - because it will be winter soon - than that sort of operation, which, to my knowledge, Pakistan has not requested.

The NATO-Russia council has become an effective forum for ... practical cooperation,

Everyone agrees that the (NATO troops) will need more robust rules of engagement, ... It is crystal-clear that no single ally will send soldiers (into southern Afghanistan) with their hands tied behind their backs.

It is unprecedented. NATO is not a humanitarian relief organization, but the situation is so serious.

But equally important is its role as a forum for political dialogue where we can discuss openly, also when we might not entirely agree in the spirit of true partnership and see ever great opportunities for common approaches and common challenges.

It is a dangerous mission, but NATO cannot afford to fail. Realism demands that there will be more incidents, there will be more casualties, but NATO will stand firm.